We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We are the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

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Early Stage 1 to Stage 3

English is mandatory for all students from Kindergarten to Year 12. In Early Stage 1 to Stage 3, students engage with and explore a variety of texts and develop skills through speaking, listening, reading, writing, viewing and representing. There is a focus on the teaching of literature through a variety of texts which are progressively more sophisticated.

The programming page provides additional information to assist with the teaching of Early Stage 1 to Stage 3 English.

NSW Department of Education

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This information is current as at 26/05/2019 01:36am, AEST. For the most up-to-date information, go to https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-across-the-curriculum/road-safety-education/professional-learning/professional-learning-7-12-teachers/crossroads-teaching-the-skills-through-safe-travel.